RESOURCES

Local Teachers, Coaches, and Workshops
Local associates
National music resources
Regional cabaret groups

Local associates
Acts of Kindness Cabaret - A volunteer, not-for-profit association of cabaret professionals (performers and technical artists) who provide cabaret performances, largely free of charge, as fundraising events for other Chicago-area non-profit organizations.

Chicago Music Commission - An all-inclusive advocacy organization for live music in Chicago. CMC organizes the Musicians at Work forums - see their website for future dates and topics.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra's African American Network - The mission of the CSOA's African American Network is to engage Chicago's culturally rich African American community through the sharing and exchanging of unforgettable musical experiences. The AAN seeks to serve and encourage individuals and families; educators and students; musicians and composers; and churches and businesses to experience the timeless beauty of music.

Regional
Boston Association of Cabaret Artists - Promotes public awareness of cabaret and provides advocacy and support for cabaret artists and audiences in the greater Boston area

Cabaret West - Promotes awareness and advancement of cabaret on the west coast

Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs Represents New York cabaret, jazz, live comedy performance

Washington DC cabaret network

National
American Society of Composers, Authors, and Performers - A performing rights organization created and controlled by composers, songwriters, and music publishers

Mabel Mercer Foundation – The first not-for-profit arts organization to perpetuate the American Popular Song through the Art of Cabaret

Cabaret Scenes – The Magazine of the American Songbook Association

American Songbook Association – An arts and education not for profit dedicated to stimulating and promoting public interest in the legacy of American song. Through the talents of composers, lyricists, singers, music directors, arrangers, and other creatives, America has given this gift to the world.